Jason Thorne
This is great! A map that shows the grades of the streets in order to help pedestrians and cyclists plan their routes (from Queenstown, New Zealand) #walking #WalkableCity #biketooter #UrbanPlanning #urbanism #geography #mapping
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Show threadSeb  ðŸŒ³ðŸš¶ðŸŒ³Nov 23, 2022

@JasonThorne Is this a common tool on local maps?

Never seen this implemented before, what a great idea!

Show threadRichard Masoner Nov 23, 2022
@Seb @JasonThorne I've see bike maps that show grade I think once before, something like that. It's not common at all. I agree with Jason that this is a good idea.
Show threadHolly KirkNov 23, 2022
@JasonThorne oh, that's pretty great! 🤩
Show threadHolly KirkNov 23, 2022
@JasonThorne
I really like how the direction of the slope is represented!
I think here in Australia we would also add something about shade or canopy cover - it's such an important element in the consideration of walkability especially.
Show threadilya  Nov 23, 2022
@JasonThorne wow I really wish I had this when I was there
Show threadraboofNov 23, 2022
@JasonThorne cool, also makes it way easier to find your orientation!
Show threadjeffluszczNov 23, 2022
@JasonThorne The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition used to have a great Black and Red street map of SF where the darker the red, the steeper the street. The new version uses contour lines which I find less useful.
Show threadViking HippieNov 23, 2022
@JasonThorne great idea! What's with the million steep inclines though, they trying to get a pro cycling race or something?
Show threadDaigoro Toyama Nov 24, 2022
@JasonThorne Is this a local tool? I wish we had something like that for Seattle!
Show threadLe JoonNov 24, 2022
@JasonThorne Oh I love this! Especially the colour-coded approach 🥰
Show threadSoh Kam YungNov 24, 2022
@JasonThorne I think @cheeaun might be interested in this.
Show threadDavid TruemanNov 24, 2022
This is a really interesting way of illustrating grade on #maps. I think you’ll be interested, @uxmark Maybe in the distant future for #CyclingGuide?
Show threadMark Connolly moved to @[email protected]Nov 24, 2022
@DavidTrueman Possibly. We looked at that during early research phase.
Show threadmem_somervilleNov 26, 2022

@JasonThorne We just had arguments with our transit system about the removal of bus routes from the highest hill section of the system. Although we won, it was clear they weren't taking this into consideration in decisions.

I think I'm bookmarking this for future examples--thanks!

Show threadBarbChamberlainNov 27, 2022
@JasonThorne Oooh, interesting; thanks for sharing! Project at University of Washington on similar topic discussed in 2020 WSDOT webinar. Open Sidewalks project that develops accessibility maps with Anat Caspi of UW Taskar Center. Map https://www.accessmap.io/?region=wa.seattle&lon=-122.338&lat=47.607&z=14.5. Webinar archive available if you register for it: https://register.gotowebinar.com/recording/3754808426638174723
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